2023-01-12 The hidden life of buffets
Introduction Buffets are big meals when people can eat as much as they want. They are a feature of many…
2023-01-05 Songwriting
Introduction Writing a memorable song isn’t easy. Not only do you have to write a good tune, you also need…
2022-12-16 United against food waste
Introduction According to the UN, one third of the food we grow ends up in the rubbish bin. In this…
2022-12-16 3D printers
Introduction Printers have come a long way since the printing press was first invented by Johannes Gutenberg in 1436 in…
2022-12-15 Are opinion polls accurate?
Introduction Predicting the future is not easy but that’s exactly the job of opinion pollsters – researchers who ask people…
2022-11-29 Deep-sea mining: Good or bad for the planet?
Introduction Some solutions to deal with climate change could damage the environment. An idea under scrutiny is deep-sea mining –…
2022-11-24 Can music mend a broken heart?
Introduction There’s a strong connection between music and love. In this programme, we’ll be meeting a singer-songwriter who used music…
2022-11-24 The art of conversation
Introduction Social media encourages us to give our opinion on a subject without always listening in return – does this…
2022-11-17 Qatar’s World Cup workers
Introduction In this programme, Neil and Beth talk about why Qatar wanted to host the World Cup and the migrant…
2022-11-10 Controlling the weather
Introduction In this programme, Sam and Neil talk about ways to manipulate the weather. You’ll hear from two people about…
2022-11-03 Meet the flavourists
Introduction Creating new food flavours involves skill and can be a bit of a mystery. In this programme Neil and…
2022-10-25 Are Halloween costumes too scary?
Introduction Halloween is celebrated all over the world at this time of year, but with parents complaining that some costumes…
2022-10-20 Does climate change make you anxious?
Introduction Fires, heatwaves, floods, hurricanes, droughts – the climate change emergency might be having an impact on our mental health.…
2022-10-13 Translating recipes
Introduction Rob and Sam talk about the recipe translators, who help to make the recipes of famous chefs accessible across…
2022-10-06 Are artistic brains different?
Introduction Does the brain of people with artistic abilities work differently from those who can’t paint, draw or play any…
2022-09-29 Why are prices going up?
Introduction Around the world, prices of things are rising more than normal, and more worrying is that prices keep going…
2022-09-22 English for dating online
Introduction What sort of language gets used for dating online, and what new language is emerging? Sam and Roy talk…
2022-09-15 Man vs beast: Who is more efficient?
Introduction Humans are considered the superior species on Earth, but are our bodies as efficient as the bodies of other…
2022-09-08 Are you following your dreams?
Introduction In this programme, Neil and Beth talk about dreams. You’ll hear from two people who dared to follow their…
2022-09-01 Do emojis make language better?
Introduction Emojis are part of our daily communication. They’ve been around for more than 20 years, but are these colourful…